Plovdiv-History and Craft Beer Tour: Explore Ancient City and Local Breweries
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Plovdiv
Discover the ancient city of Plovdiv and its rich history on a guided tour. Explore the old town, visit museums, and indulge in local craft beer. Don't miss the chance to visit the oldest brewery in Bulgaria and taste their best beers!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plovdiv Old Town - The tour starts with pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia. After approximately an hour and a half drive, we will reach Plovdiv. Plovdiv is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The city has cultural and economic significance both in the past and in the present due to its strategic location. Pieces of evidence of its millennial history can be found all over the place
  • from the Roman Theatre to the Ottoman mosques. This is the reason why Plovdiv is one of the most charming sights in Bulgaria- wherever you look you will find history, a legend from different period, traces of glorious past and at the same time, it’s a pleasure to see how vivid is it still and how it continues to develop and writes its new history. There we will visit the highlights
  • the Roman Theatre, the Roman Stadium and have a walk in the Old Town with typical for the Revival Period house museums and narrow cobblestone streets.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included for all scheduled sites
  • Guided tours with a highly educated professional
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Enjoy a tasting of 6 Bulgarian craft beers
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Throughout the day, we aim to immerse you in the culture and history of the charming and venerable city of Plovdiv. The local people embrace a mindset known as ‘Aylak’, a term that roughly translates to ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’. Guided trips to significant historical landmarks and intriguing museums in Plovdiv’s old quarter are part of the itinerary. In the afternoon, we invite you to soak in the city’s distinct vibe in a region called ‘The Trap’, complete with a taste of excellent local craft beer to boost your relaxation. From there, we’ll carry on our journey towards Bulgaria’s oldest brewery, founded in 1881, and still a major player in Bulgaria’s beer industry. Here we will explore their craft microbrewery set within the remnants of their old manufacturing facilities. You’ll get to sample their top brews, take a guided tour through their production site, and enjoy a hearty lunch at their establishment.

  • We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we’ve taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
Location
Plovdiv Old Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Leanne_r
Jun 16, 2023
Fun and educational - The tour was so much fun and I really enjoyed trying local food and beer. I learned a lot too on the drive there and and back and had great company. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
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Lauren_d
Aug 11, 2022
Culture, beer, fun, and ZELE!!! - I really enjoyed this tour. I learned so much about Bulgarian history and culture, while enjoying some great beers!!! I would highly recommend this tour to any beer lover who would also like to get to know Bulgaria and/or Plovdiv specifically. Walking wasn't strenuous and this is coming from someone with two torn knees but it is a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes. My tour guide was so helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. I am most definitely going to book this tour again when I come back to the area. P.S. When trying a beer from Pelta Brewing, I recommend Donkey Hot a triple fruited gose. Very tasty and refreshing. Donkey Hot has a cute cartoon label. Also Donkey Hot is a play on words of hot ass, not sure why that went over my head at the time. Probably because I was a few beers in :)
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Natel626
Jul 8, 2021
Great Plovdiv day trip - Highly recommended tour when in Sofia. Main focus is on history of Sofia and Plovdiv. I got an excellent overview of Bulgaria from pre historic times to today. The tour of the different parts of Plovdiv was very comprehensive. In addition to history, a great stop at one of the best breweries in Bulgaria, including a personal tour and tasting. If looking for a fun way to see Plovdiv, this was perfect!! Mato specifically was fantastic, answered all my questions from modern day pop culture to ancient day Thracia.
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